Question

Read the following statements carefully: Statement 1: In 1978, commune lands were divided into small plots to the individual households for cultivation. Statement 2: Under commune system, professionals were sent to work and learn from the countryside. In the light of the given statements, choose the correct option from the following:

• A. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
• C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

Hint:

The shift from commune farming to individual household farming marked a significant agricultural reform in China during the late 20th century.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In 1978, China introduced reforms which involved dividing commune lands into smaller individual plots to increase agricultural productivity. However, the statement about professionals being sent to work and learn from the countryside under the commune system is incorrect. The commune system mainly aimed at collectivising agricultural production and not at sending professionals to learn from the countryside.